FIELD: radio engineering, communication.
SUBSTANCE: provided are mechanisms to identify a request to establish a packet switched network connection as a request for a LIPA context. Once identified, a local gateway associated with the UE or with a subscriber-deployed base station is identified, and a packet context is established to support LIPA traffic for the UE. Additional mechanisms support UE mobility from one base station to anther, including identifying and terminating inactive LIPA contexts. Further, UE is described that can recognise and facilitate the establishment of a LIPA context for applications executing in the UE.
EFFECT: extending user equipment mobility even in a sub-optimal environment for macronetworks and more flexible management of personal access to such networks.
37 cl, 17 dwg
